15/09/2025
On August 30, 2025, the Jamaican Psychological Society hosted a gathering titled, “Bridging the Gap”, at the Jamaica Theological Seminary.
This gathering highlighted the importance of collaboration across disciplines in strengthening mental health care, advocacy, and education in Jamaica.
Attendees included members and guests from:
• The Jamaican Psychiatric Association
• The Jamaican Association of Social Workers
• Behavioral Analysts
• The Jamaican Speech, Language & Hearing Diaspora Association .shda
• The Jamaican Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education
Together, we explored strategies to:
✔️ Foster stronger partnerships among mental health professionals
✔️ Build accessible pathways for care
✔️ Break down stigma and promote community well-being
The evening was a powerful reminder that when we bridge the gaps, we create a stronger, healthier Jamaica.
Slide 3: Members of the Jamaica Psychological Society, Jamaica Psychiatric Association (JPA), Behavior Analysts, The Jamaica Speech, Language and Hearing Diaspora Association, Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education and The Jamaica Association of Social Workers (JASW).
Slide 4: Members of the Jamaica Psychological Society, L-R: Christina Walker (Director of Public Relations), Dr. Djavila Ho (Immediate Past President), Dr. Kai Morgan Campbell (Member and Founding Executive Director of KAHLE Journey), Dr. Paul Smith (President), Rochelle Stephenson (Treasurer) and Kaydian Wilson (Student Representative).
Slide 5: Dr. Paul Smith, President of JamPsych and Co-Host of the Bridging the Gap.
Slide 6: Members of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association (JPA).
Slide 7: Members of the Jamaica Association of Social Workers (JASW).
Slide 8: Dr Brian Kazaara, President of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association.
Slide 9: Jacqueline Bryan, President of the Jamaica Association of Social Workers (JASW).
Slide 10: Danielle Foster, Member of Jamaican Psychiatric Association
